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APTA will host an opening reception for all attendees (ticket required) at the House of Blues, a rock and blues-themed restaurant and bar serving southern-inspired dishes, plus live music, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The House of Blues' mission is to celebrate and demonstrate the power of music to bring people together. Attendees will find fun, camaraderie, and networking, along with the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of this fun and lively venue. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with APTA attendees and showcase your support for APTA and CSM.
Benefits
Price: $25,000
APTA reserves the right to revise any aspect of this sponsorship to preserve the integrity and professional atmosphere of the meeting.
For more details, please contact: Meredith Turner O: 856-302-0882 E: meredith_turner@AFassanoCo.com
Price: $10,000
APTA is excited to announce the return of a dedicated early career programming for 2026! Get in front of students and fresh PTs during the early career programming offered over the three days of APTA CSM. Multiple touch points and opportunities for your company to gain recognition and engage with students and fresh PTs.
Sponsorship Tiers
Gold Sponsor – $10,000
Silver Sponsor – $3,000
APTA CSM is excited to introduce an all-new sponsorship opportunity for 2026, Pickleball at CSM! This innovative experience brings the fastest-growing sport in the country to the conference, creating a high-energy, interactive environment for networking, wellness, and fun.
Benefits:
Price: Please call or email for more information
Nourish student attendee’s needs with networking and nourishment as they attend the Thursday morning Student Networking Breakfast.
Price: $7,500
The Fit for Practice Gym will be a highly sought after attraction in the exhibit hall that will draw attendee traffic and build a sense of community as a healthy social outlet and competition during APTA’s CSM 2026; opportunity for your company to gain recognition, meet physical therapy professionals, and engage with attendees.
Price: Call for Pricing
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The Bark Park was a smashing success at CSM 2025! Long lines of attendees waited in line to play with the puppies each day. Gain maximum exposure by sponsoring the Bark Park and interacting with attendees as they wait. APTA is partnering with a local Anaheim animal shelter to drop in each day with dogs for attendees to visit/play with. APTA will donate a portion of your sponsorship to the participating shelter.
Premium locations for advertising are available throughout the Anaheim Convention Center to reach APTA CSM attendees as they explore the meeting.
For more details and pricing, please contact: Meredith Turner O: +1-856-302-0882 E: meredith_turner@AFassanoCo.com
Brighten attendees’ mornings with a surprise coffee drink voucher for their “cup of Joe” allowing your on-site team the opportunity to greet attendees and invite them to stop by your booth.
Price: $2,500 (Does not include the cost of drink vouchers) Optional add-on: Opportunity for sponsor to add on sponsor branded napkins and coffee sleeves to be distributed at the three coffee stations for increased exposure.
Be at the forefront of attendees’ connectivity throughout the conference as they use lobby and meeting space Wi-Fi on a constant basis for all things digital: conference mobile app, email, social platforms, and internet searches.
Price: $18,000
APTA is not responsible for technical interruptions to digital presentations.
Place your digital banner advertisement where all attendees can see it as they view daily schedule information and move throughout the APTA CSM conference space.
Price: $3,000
Take advantage of impactful digital advertising at the Anaheim Marriott adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center, delivering your digital branding to attendees on dynamic displays located in the main high-traffic Platinum Lobby of the Anaheim Marriott.
Price: Call for pricing
Attendees rely on aisle signs to navigate the exhibit hall; be front of mind and direct them to your booth.
Price: $20,000
Differentiate your company from other exhibitors! Enhancing your presence and highlighting your brand and location could be the difference between blending in and standing out at APTA CSM.
Price: $12,000
Premium locations for advertising are available in the two headquarter hotels, Hilton Anaheim, and the Anaheim Marriott, to reach APTA CSM attendees as they explore the meeting.
Be at the forefront of attendees’ connectivity throughout the conference as they use lobby and meeting space Wi-Fi at the two headquarter hotels, Hilton Anaheim, and the Anaheim Marriott on a constant basis for all things digital: conference mobile app, email, social platforms, and internet searches.
Hotel Wi-Fi Networks Available/Prices:
Hand-delivered messaging is available on the day of your choice to attendees staying in the two main APTA headquarter hotels in official hotel block.
Headquarter Hotels: Hilton Anaheim and Anaheim Marriott (anticipated peak block: 2,250).
APTA reserves the right to revise any aspect of this sponsorship to preserve the integrity and professional atmosphere of the meeting. ​
Place your branding directly in the hands of attendees as they check into their hotel with a custom advertising message on the keycard and envelopes. Capture attention and provide maximum exposure as attendees use their keycard packet multiple times each day.
Exclusive Price: $50,000
Knowledge Bowl is back again by popular demand for 2026! In this exam-prep contest, student teams will answer test prep questions as a fun way to enhance learning before their PT licensure exams. The winning team will have “bragging rights” to a winner’s trophy to display at their school and other prizes. Their fellow students and faculty will be on-hand to cheer them along.
Knowledge Bowl Sponsorships
Additional Benefits:
Knowledge Bowl Schedule:
Your logo is constantly in view as attendees wear their official 2026 APTA CSM lanyard throughout the conference.
Prices
Feature your brand in a high-impact live art installation that will leave a lasting impression with attendees! Choose from a live chalk art painting or a 3D canvas acrylic painting that will bring your custom designed artwork to life and draw crowds in the Anaheim Convention Center. This visually stunning opportunity is guaranteed to increase exposure for your company.
Price: Starting at $15,000*
Reach attendees directly as they continually reference the mobile app for educational listings, exhibit hall information, show alerts, and more!
Educate, enlighten, and support! Over 500 new posters will be presented daily, Thursday to Saturday. Posters will be a primary destination during unopposed hours in the exhibit hall when presenters present their poster in the exhibit hall giving you added exposure.
Price: $5,000
For more details, please contact: Meredith Turner O: +1-856-302-0882 E: meredith_turner@AFassanoCo.com
Private meeting suites located in the exhibit hall offer a private space for you to connect and meet with potential customers and prospective employees.
Prices:
*Please Note: Private meeting space for exhibitors will only be available in the exhibit hall for 2026. No other private meeting space will be available in the Anaheim Convention Center or nearby hotels.
Having a professional headshot is paramount for any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant when making a great first impression. Attendees will be boasting about their headshots at the conference, and even after they get home, they will appreciate your company’s involvement in bringing this complimentary opportunity to them.
Price: $18,500
Place your branding in physical therapists' hands with a promotional handout item distributed to attendees in high-traffic areas within the Anaheim Convention Center. Great avenue to gain additional exposure outside of the exhibit hall that will make a lasting impression long after the meeting!
Price: $12,500 (One Day Only)
Command attention in high-traffic areas of the Anaheim Convention Center with our striking Stacked Cube Sponsorship. Positioned in premium locations including level two where education will take place, these displays offer an exceptional opportunity to boost brand visibility as thousands of APTA CSM attendees make their way through the event.
Each unit consists of three 3’ x 3’ cubes stacked vertically, with your custom branding featured on all sides. This bold, multi-surface format creates a dynamic, visually engaging presence that’s impossible to miss.
Price: $7,500 per set
APTA will host an opening reception for all attendees (ticket required) at the House of Blues, a rock and blues-themed restaurant and bar serving southern-inspired dishes, plus live music, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The House of Blues' mission is to celebrate and demonstrate the power of music to bring people together. Attendees will find fun, camaraderie, and networking, along with the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of this fun and lively venue. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to connect with APTA attendees and showcase your support for APTA and CSM.
Your logo appears on the official APTA CSM volunteer T-shirts. These T-shirts are highly visible to all attendees throughout the conference, offering premium branding opportunities to sponsors.